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Venice and the Gems of Northern Italy

Discover the beauty of Venice and Northern Italy – a firm favourite with foodies and lovers of art and architecture
Stay in a river view stateroom on the luxurious S.S. La Venezia
Explore romantic Venice, colourful Burano and Bologna, the home of Bolognese sauce
Tick off three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and enjoy six days of excursions
Enjoy all meals and drinks onboard, including a Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinner

Guide Price £2,259

7 nights | ultra all-inclusive | flights & transfers

Overview

Explore Venice and its beautiful surroundings on a river cruise aboard the S.S. La Venezia. This luxury ship – which was totally re-designed and renovated in 2020 – will immerse you in Italian art, wine and culture, as you sail in total luxury. You’ll sail around the Venice Lagoon and up the River Po, learn the region’s fascinating history, sample incredible wine and food from Italy’s culinary hotspots, and see all sorts of cultural treasures.

All meals onboard the ship are included, and you’ll enjoy six days of excursions including “Let's Go” and “Do as the Locals Do” programmes. Visit Saint Mark’s Basilica after-hours, enjoy a pasta-making class, and much more.

Day 1:

Embark in Venice

Arrive in the beautiful city of Venice. You’ll be greeted at the airport and transferred to the S.S La Venezia. Unpack, relax and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

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Day 2:

Venice

Wake up and go on a morning walk of Doge’s Palace, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture with a lavish interior filled with ancient artefacts. Continue exploring the historic Castello District. This thriving and authentic residential quarter is filled with 800-year-old homes, tiny canals and laundry drying in the breeze overhead. Later on, you’ll enjoy a private after-hours visit to Saint Mark’s Basilica, where you can see this iconic church in the evening light without the crowds. Home to priceless treasures, intricate mosaics and extraordinary artwork, it’s easy to see why this place is called the Church of Gold.

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Day 3:

Daytrip to Padua or Choggia

There are two options for you today. Choose between a full-day visit to the Medieval town of Padua, where you can sample Italian aperitifs and snacks, before taking a walking tour to discover the city’s impressive squares, churches and palaces. Or you can go on a walking tour of Venice and discover the seaside town of Chioggia, south of Venice.

In the evening, there’ll be a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner, where you can reflect on the day’s activities with your fellow travellers.

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Day 4:

Polesella – Bologna or Ferrara

Today you’ll explore the culinary capital of Italy – Bologna – which is the home of Bolognese sauce. You can go on a full-day tour, which includes an exclusive pasta-making workshop and lunch. Or, if you prefer, you can visit the city of Ferrara on a half day tour. Discover the city’s Renaissance and Gothic architecture and the impressive Castle Estense.

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Day 5:

Porto Viro – Chioggia – Burano

Your overnight stop tonight is the island town of Burano, known for its lace work and brightly coloured homes. En route, you’ll stop at the charming coastal town of Chioggia and visit a lively local market.

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Day 6:

Torcello, Mazzorbo & Burano

Spend today discovering the northern lagoon of Venice, where you can go island-hopping around Torcello, Mazzorbo and Burano. Each island offers something unique to be discovered. You can explore Torcello with an Art Historian, learn about Mazzorbo’s local wine-making, and stroll around Burano’s colourful fishermen’s cottages.

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Day 7:

Venice

Return to Venice and explore more of its icons. Glide along the Grand Canal and marvel at the Rialto Bridge and Fondaco dei Tedeeschi. Enjoy a walking tour with a difference, as you embrace the life of a local with an array of foodie experiences. Alternatively, you could opt to do a Rialto walking tour and learn all about the notorious Giacomo Casanova, who was born in Venice is 1725.

In the evening, you’ll celebrate your trip with a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner.

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Day 8:

Disembark in Venice

Disembark from S.S. La Venezia and transfer back to the airport for your flight home.

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What's Included
Essential Information

Included

7-night cruise in a river-view stateroom
All meals on board; 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinner
Unlimited drinks onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water
Arrival and departure transfer
6 days of excursions
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
Onboard entertainment

Not included

Additional meals not mentioned in itinerary and drinks
Optional activities
Personal expenses

Important Information

- It is not always possible to arrange an after-hours visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, if religious functions or festivities are taking place in the evening. In the event of this, an earlier tour may be arranged but, if cancelled, an alternative option (like a visit to San Rocco) will be organized.

- Italian Maritime Authorities require that only crew may be on the ship during the Adriatic Sea passage. Therefore, guests must disembark the ship and partake in the featured excursions.

Tour departure dates

June 2022 – 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th

July 2022 – 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st

August 2022 – 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th

September 2022 – 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th

October 2022 – 2^nd, 9^th, 16, 31^st

April 2023 – 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30th

May 2023 – 7^th, 14^th, 21^st

June 2023 – 11^th, 18^th, 25^th

July 2023 – 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 30^th

August 2023 – 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th

September 2023 – 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th

October 2023 – 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th

What's Included

Included

7-night cruise in a river-view stateroom
All meals on board; 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinner
Unlimited drinks onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water
Arrival and departure transfer
6 days of excursions
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
Onboard entertainment

Not included

Additional meals not mentioned in itinerary and drinks
Optional activities
Personal expenses

Essential Information

Important Information

- It is not always possible to arrange an after-hours visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, if religious functions or festivities are taking place in the evening. In the event of this, an earlier tour may be arranged but, if cancelled, an alternative option (like a visit to San Rocco) will be organized.

- Italian Maritime Authorities require that only crew may be on the ship during the Adriatic Sea passage. Therefore, guests must disembark the ship and partake in the featured excursions.

Tour departure dates

June 2022 – 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th

July 2022 – 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st

August 2022 – 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th

September 2022 – 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th

October 2022 – 2^nd, 9^th, 16, 31^st

April 2023 – 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30th

May 2023 – 7^th, 14^th, 21^st

June 2023 – 11^th, 18^th, 25^th

July 2023 – 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 30^th

August 2023 – 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th

September 2023 – 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th

October 2023 – 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th

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